Category: Gardening advice

‘People are scared their neighbours will call the police on them’: how the hosepipe ban got caught up in the culture wars

While many people in the UK recognise the need to preserve water, others are furious and planning to flout the ban in their area. The target of their anger? Failing water companies and frighteningly thirsty data centres‘Plants...

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‘We didn’t want to be preachy’: David Attenborough’s unexpected new show – which might enrage cat lovers

The great naturalist, who is about to turn 100, is still surprised by wildlife in his new series about British gardens. But not every pet owner will be happy with his top tipsWhenever David Attenborough speaks, the world listens...

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From peeing on your veg patch to hanging up old CDs – the tricks and tips that will (and won’t) deter garden pests

Do eggshells really protect your plants from slugs? And what can you do about moles? Our gardening expert has the answersAs any gardener knows, we share our outdoor spaces with a vast array of creatures. This is mostly...

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